School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Fishponds CE Primary School; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Fishponds Primary School in Bristol is seeking a School Meals Supervisory Assistant to supervise lunchtimes, support pupils, and promote a safe, positive dining and play environment. You will work as part of our school team to encourage healthy eating, help with playtimes and resolve minor issues calmly, following safeguarding procedures.

We offer a supportive Lighthouse Schools Partnership, CPD opportunities, wellbeing support, and additional benefits such as Cycle to Work and an Electric Car

Qualifications

• Good communication with children and staff.
• Calm, patient approach to lunchtime supervision.
• Commitment to safeguarding and children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring safety and positive behaviour.
• Support children in the dining hall, encourage good manners and healthy eating.
• Organise and supervise playground activities, promoting inclusive play.
• Foster positive relationships and resolve minor disagreements calmly.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and behaviour procedures; report concerns.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient and calm

Teamwork

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

# School Meals Supervisory AssistantEmployer: Fishponds CE AcademyLocation: Fishponds, BristolContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £25,614 - £26,016Posted: 5th October 2026Expires: 18th October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1577933Job Reference: LSP-S450* Share :* Print**Hours:** 7.5**Contract:** Part Time, Term Time Only, Permanent**Salary:** JG2, SCP3 to SCP4, £25,614 - £26,016**Actual Salary:** £4,460.86 - £4,530.87We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our team at Fishponds Primary School as a School Meals Supervisory Assistant. This rewarding role plays an important part in ensuring that pupils enjoy a safe, happy and positive lunchtime experience. Working as part of our wider school team, you will supervise and support children during mealtimes and playtimes, promote positive behaviour and social interaction, and help create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, safe and supported.To undertake this role successfully, you will need to enjoy working with children, communicate effectively and work positively as part of a team. You will have a calm and patient approach, a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, and a genuine desire to make a positive difference to pupils' wellbeing and development. This term-time position offers the opportunity to be part of a friendly and dedicated school community, supporting children to have an enjoyable and successful school experience every day.**Key Responsibilities:*** Supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour at all times.* Support children in the dining hall and encourage good manners, healthy eating habits and positive social interaction.* Organise and supervise playground activities, promoting inclusive and enjoyable play opportunities for all pupils.* Encourage positive relationships between pupils and help resolve minor disagreements in a calm and constructive manner.* Follow school safeguarding, health and safety, and behaviour procedures, reporting any concerns as appropriate.* Work collaboratively with colleagues to help provide a safe, welcoming and supportive environment during lunchtime periods.**We can offer you:*** A welcoming and collaborative Trust.* The opportunity to work across a diverse group of schools.* A highly supportive central team committed to continuous improvement.* The opportunity to influence people strategy across the Trust.* Outstanding CPD and career development opportunities.* Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing support.* 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling.* Healthcare cash plan.* Cycle to Work Scheme and launching in October 2026 an Electric Car Scheme .* Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts and Blue Light Card eligibility.**The Trust**The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. From September there will be 33 schools in the Trust.The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust.**Closing Date: Sunday 18th October 2026****Interview Date: To be confirmed**Early applications are encouraged. The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing this recruitment campaign directly and will not accept unsolicited CVs or agency terms.### AttachmentsGeneric Document 1JD - SMSA### Safeguarding Statement:*We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons. This appointment will be subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure; Disclosure by association document; proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer. Please note the proof of right to work in the UK will be required at interview. No CV's Accepted.*